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GE 29875GE1 Motherboard Replacement

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  1. GE 29875GE1 Motherboard Replacement, Removing Foam Feet: step 1, image 1 of 2 GE 29875GE1 Motherboard Replacement, Removing Foam Feet: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Begin by looking at the bottom face of the device. Use tweezers to remove the four foam pads which are covering the four screws.

  2. GE 29875GE1 Motherboard Replacement, Removing the Back Casing: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Use a Phillips head #2 screwdriver to remove the four screws from the bottom of the device. These screw heads are sized 5.3mm (or .209").

  3. GE 29875GE1 Motherboard Replacement, Separating the Device: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the back casing panel by gently pulling back on it until you are able to reach inside. Gently pull the microphone out of its housing. This allows you to pull the device apart.

    • The red circle indicated on the picture marks where the microphone housing is found.

  4. GE 29875GE1 Motherboard Replacement, Disconnecting the Speaker: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Use a soldering iron to heat up the two solder connections where the speaker wire is attached to the motherboard. This will separate the speaker from the board.

    • If you are having trouble with this step, refer to the guide found here.

  5. GE 29875GE1 Motherboard Replacement, Unscrewing the Motherboard: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the two screws holding the motherboard to the casing. Use a Phillps head #2 screwdriver.

    • These screw heads are also sized 5.3mm (or .209in).

  6. GE 29875GE1 Motherboard Replacement, Disconnecting the Microphone: step 6, image 1 of 2 GE 29875GE1 Motherboard Replacement, Disconnecting the Microphone: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Use the soldering iron to heat up the two solder connections where the microphone wires are attached to on the motherboard. This will separate the microphone from the board.

    • If you are having trouble with this step, refer to the guide found here.

    • Once the two screws holding the motherboard in place are removed, the motherboard can be taken out of the device and replaced.

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